This sighting was made by hikers on Ndzindza Nature Reserve who submitted this photo to the then Senior Warden (myself). The precise locality is uncertain, but as described by the photographer is a best guess and probably accurate to 500m.
Tree pangolin being sold on the side of the road as bushmeat, next to blue duiker.
A pangolin ( /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/), also scaly anteater or Trenggiling, is a mammal of the order Pholidota. There is only one extant family (Manidae) and one genus (Manis) of pangolins, comprising eight species. There are also a number of extinct taxa. Pangolins have large keratin scales covering their skin and are the only mammals with this adaptation. They are found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The name "pangolin" derives from the Malay word pengguling ("something that...
